Letters to the editor, Huntsville Times, Tuesday Dec. 29

Griffith a traitorIf the logic used by Mr. Griffith were to be used by a soldier fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan, the soldier would be classified a traitor. In turn I place Mr. Griffith in the same category. He is a traitor to his party. So at best he is a person not to be trusted under any conditions.Rex R. Mills Huntsville, 35803

Swap doesn't matterIt seems we are being too critical of Parker Griffith's change of dance partners. It is of no consequence. Newcomers to Congress spend the first 10 years emptying the spittoons of the older members, a job that requires no intellect and little imagination.

Mentality in both houses and both major political parties seems a rare commodity and becomes more uncommon with each election.

If we must find fault, it exists in abundance, starting with the people that elected Parker and the others. Meanwhile, let's try to support Parker as he empties the spittoons. He is not in position to do any real harm. Neither he nor I will merit even footnote mention in history.Joe M. BerryHuntsville, 35811

Others switchedI read Stephen B. Rowles' sanctimonious letter, whining about Parker Griffith's courageous switch to the Republican party. I must have missed his letters to the editor when "Jumping" Jim Jeffords and Arlen Specter changed parties.

Philip L. PalmerScottsboro 35769

Griffith rightRealizing that most Democrats are going to be removed from office in the next two congressional elections, I think Parker Griffith made the proper move.Ronald C. BrockHuntsville, 35802